Adam Daniel Singer MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Paul David Clifford MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Abhijit Datir MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Joshua Zeidenberg BA, MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ty Kanyn Subhawong MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jean Jose MS, DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1.  Common and present in children and adults 2.  Several important structures support the plantar arch 3.  Failure of the arch may result in other deformities such as hindfoot valgus and subfibular impingement 4.  Available treatment strategies range from conservative to surgical 5.  Radiologist plays a key role in diagnosis

Anatomy and mechanism of support Involved supporting structures: static and dynamic stabilizers Epidemiology Adults (primary focus) Children Clinical manifestations Types Rigid versus flexible Associated systemic processes Degenerative Tarsal coalition The role of imaging Radiographs, CT, US and MRI Pes planus associations Hindfoot valgus Subfibular impingement Medial cuneiform injury Forefoot abduction Achilles tendinopathy Management Conservative Surgical approaches Indications and contraindications for surgery    

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Singer, A, Clifford, P, Datir, A, Zeidenberg, J, Subhawong, T, Jose, J, The Road to Pes Planovalgus.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005796.html